Requiem for a Heavyweight
1962·1h 35m
7.2/ 10 (85 votes)
“The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!”
Drama
Overview
After suffering a brutal defeat and being told he can no longer fight, 37-year-old, scar-ridden prizefighter Louis 'Mountain' Rivera struggles to find a new direction in life.
Director
Ralph Nelson
Writers
Rod Serling
Where to Watch
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Cast
Anthony Quinn
Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera
Jackie Gleason
Maish Rennick
Mickey Rooney
Army
Julie Harris
Grace Miller
Stanley Adams
Perelli (as Stan Adams)
Madame Spivy
Ma Greeny
Val Avery
Young fighter's promoter
Herbie Faye
Charlie, the Bartender
Jack Dempsey
Himself
Muhammad Ali
Himself (as Cassius Clay)
Details
Language
en
Status
Released
Budget
$1M
